The longitudinal layer of smooth muscle in the large intestinal wall forms three bands called the ________.
A) teniae coli
B) haustra
C) coli longitudini
D) omental appendages
E) rugae

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The teniae coli are three distinct longitudinal bands of smooth muscle on the outside of the colon in the large intestine. They are responsible for the puckered appearance of the colon and are not found in other parts of the digestive system.

The Longitudinal Layer of Smooth Muscle in the Large Intestinal